Man City Guardiola Delays Goalkeeper Decision After Trafford Errors

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola remains undecided about his first-choice goalkeeper following James Trafford's shaky performance in last week's loss to Tottenham, where a critical error led to a goal. Trafford, re-signed from Burnley for £27 million, had started the season in goal due to Ederson's illness, but with Ederson linked to a possible transfer and City reportedly interested in PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma, the goalkeeper position remains uncertain. Guardiola emphasized that decisions will be made after the international break and the closing of the transfer window, underlining that all players' performances and other factors will influence his choice. Despite the error, Guardiola expressed confidence in Trafford's ability to regain confidence and reiterated the club's support for him during difficult moments. Guardiola also confirmed no new injuries ahead of the match against Brighton and highlighted the team's focus on improving consistency in performance as the season progresses. The goalkeeper decision is expected to be finalized shortly before City's upcoming fixtures, including matches against Manchester United, Arsenal, and Champions League commitments.